Our Charity Work – Educating The Whole Person
At Home-School Tutoring, we know that education has the power to change lives, and we are passionate about supporting children and communities wherever we can.
Alongside the charity work and pro-bono support from our Area Directors in local communities in the UK, Home-School Tutoring proudly supports the Matumaini Rehabilitation Centre in Kenya as our charity. We are part of the Mutumaini Rehabilitation Centre Business Circle, which means that we provide funding on an annual basis to support the important work that is done there.
About the Matumaini Rehabilitation Centre (MRC) Nakuru County, Kenya
Located in Nakuru County, Kenya, the Matumaini Rehabilitation Centre (MRC) provides a safe home and ongoing care for more than 80 children and young people, many of whom are living with disabilities or come from highly vulnerable backgrounds.
Some children are orphaned, while others have been rescued from situations involving severe neglect, abuse, or unsafe living conditions. Children are referred to MRC by hospitals, public health officers, churches, and local organisations and, in some heart-breaking cases, abandoned at the centre’s gates.
Despite limited resources, every child is welcomed with compassion and care.
The centre is led by Ann Nyokabi, who has a deeply personal connection to MRC. Ann grew up at the centre herself after being orphaned as a child, later trained as a teacher, and eventually returned to lead the organisation. Today, she lives on-site with her family and works tirelessly to create a brighter future for every child in MRC’s care.
Providing all Children A Brighter Future
MRC receives no government funding and relies on donations, fundraising, and sustainable income projects to continue its work.
To help provide food security and long-term stability, the centre has developed several farming and agricultural initiatives, including:
- Dairy cows for milk production
- Crop farming including maize, potatoes, beans, and bananas
- Chicken and rabbit breeding programmes
- Larger off-site farming projects
These initiatives help feed the children while also generating income to support medical care, education, and daily living costs.
In 2023, a successful maize harvest helped provide both food and funding for the centre. However, extreme rainfall in 2024 significantly reduced crop yields, creating additional financial pressure and highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the organisation.
Threads of Hope
One of the latest projects supported through Home-School Tutoring’s Business Circle funding is Threads of Hope — a community sewing initiative designed to empower local women with valuable skills and income opportunities.
The programme aims to:
- Teach sewing and tailoring skills
- Create affordable school uniforms for local families
- Generate sustainable income for women in the community
- Provide ongoing financial support for MRC
In the future, the project hopes to expand into international markets, producing handmade fabric products for expatriate communities and export opportunities.
Supporting Children Beyond the Centre
In addition to caring for resident children, MRC also supports families in the wider community by:
- Providing mobility aids for children with disabilities
- Facilitating medical interventions
- Running support groups for parents and carers
- Offering education and guidance around disability care
In parts of Kenya, disability still carries significant social stigma, making this work especially important.
Why We Support MRC
At Home-School Tutoring, our ethos is founded on the belief that every child deserves safety, opportunity, and the chance to thrive.
Despite limited resources, the team at the Matumaini Rehabilitation Centre provide extraordinary care, stability, and hope to some of the most vulnerable children in Kenya. Their commitment goes far beyond meeting basic needs; they are creating a nurturing environment where children are valued, supported, and given the opportunity to build a brighter future.
Ann Nyokabi and her team demonstrate remarkable resilience, compassion, and determination every single day. We are honoured to support their work and are extremely proud to play a part in helping MRC continue its life-changing mission.
If you run business and would like to become part of the MRC business circle go to: MRC Business Circle — Matumaini Rehabilitation Centre
